P3101508-Mike & Karen photography at Haast Pass

Forest photography

North American oak on our section.

Oak

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Leaves of black poplar.

There are / were several magnificent old female black poplars in Christchurch. Thinking that they might be removed after the earthquakes I took some cutting material and planted it here. Two years later, they have reached 6 feet in height.!

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Overall view. Cylinder-heads are scorched black, not the faded green of the rest of the motor.

Study of Ponderosa pine trunks in Pioneer Park

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My little case for macro-lenses

A character she is

Oldest grand-daughter, child of my daughter.

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The road to Chard farm vineyard

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At rest, as seen in the street

A favourite fern

Favourite fern

Rhododendron